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Times-Advocate, 1999-03-10, Page 29i Exeter Tiw+..•AN«.a Wednesday, March 10, 1999 Bowling for Millions Area women attend World Day of Usborne Twp. Coun. Brian Hardeman gives it his best shot in Sunday's Celebrity Bowlathon at the Zurich Bowling Lanes. Sunday's event raised $4,253 for South Huron F3ig Brothers/Big Sisters. McGillivray Central news February has been a very busy month for.McGillivray Central. Fine examples of McGillivray students' achievements were recently noted in the Legion Poster and Essay contest. Heather Irvine received 2nd for her essay "Remembering the War", Andrew Appleton received 3rd for his poem "A Soldier's Grim Story" and Shelby Vandenheuvel placed 3rd for her colour poster. Also, congratulations to Angie Ritchie, Ashley McAlpine and Travis O'Neil (Team Mustang) and Richard Usselman and Andrew Appleton (Team Hydrotron), who placed 2nd in two divisions in the 1998 Cyber Science Challenge. Both teams competed against schools throughout the Thames Valley District School Board to answer multiple choice and essay questions posted on the Internet. All questions were based on the new Science curriculum. Many of the students have proceeded to the next level in public speaking contests. Of the four schools . repre- senting the Middlesex Area contest, only two contes- tants in ali advance to the County Effective Speaking contest, both students were from McGillivray. Congratulations to Nicole Vanderhoek (who spoke on horse whispering) and Heather Irvine (who spoke on Anne Frank) as they were selected to compete on March 30 at 7 p.m. at North Meadows School in Strathroy.. Saturday February 20, 17 McGillivray students took part in the Ailsa Craig Legion contest. Top three prizes were awarded in each of the Primary, Junior and Intermediate divisions, McGillivray claimed eight of those places. These were as follows: primary division, Travis Mollard (3rd), Katelyn Vdnderhoek (2nd), and Elyse Trevithick (1st); in the junior division, Sarah Irvine (3rd), Josh Hodgins (2nd), and Nocole Vanderhoek (1st); and in the intermediate division, Katie Chiasson and Steven Som�r�erville (tied for 3rd) and Heather Irvine (lst). First plate winners will again compete on March 6. Congratulations to all speakers for taking on this challenge. The student council did •a fine job of organizing a "3 on 3" basketball tournament on February 6. The time was put into organizing and running this event by Laura- Rollings, Kelly Twynstra, Andrew Appleton, • Carrie Dixon, Melissa Mulder, Brandon Morley, Katie Chiasson and Mr. Robertson are greatly appreciated. Feb. 16, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Roden organized and grilled pancakes over the noon hour for the students. Thanks to them and the grade 8's who helped serve the students! The basketball season is coming to an end, and both the boys' and girls' on the McGillivray school teams are to be commented for their hard work at practices and game. Ms. Blauuboer and Mr. Howarth are both pleased with the improvement in skills, and the posi- tive attitude displayed by team members throughout the season. Boys' team members include Martin Cornelissen, Andrew Appleton, Brandon McLeod, Robbie Yea, Ryan Pullman, Billy Thomson, Lee Richie, Chris McNeil, and K.J. Robinson. Members of the girls' team include Jennifer Mawson, Dawn Slater, Melissa Mulder, Michelle Trevinthick, Laura Rollings, Katie Chiasson, Josie Thomson, Kayla Lagerwerf, Michele Parkinson, Mary Jo Mitchell, Jennifer Mitchell and Carrie Dixon. • Phoda.nolide niemigaitomimusatama THAMES ROAD - Rev. Marilyn Carter conducted the third Sunday In Lent church service on Sunday morning at Elimville. John Miner spoke about the church council and Rev. Carter led in the call to worship. Evelyn Johns helped light the Christ Candle. Rev. Carter told the youth a story about Nicodemus. The choir sang "At Calvary" accompanied by pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Shirley Cooper read the scriptures lessons. The title of Rev. Carter's sermon was "In the happy and sad time, praise God." The minute for mission "Agents of Change" was read by Janis Richardson. Bruce Delbridge was the greeter. Janet Coward and Dorothy Webber received the offer- ing and Barry Miller collected items for the Food Bank. Announcements On March 11 the Sunbeams will meet at Thar:.!:. Road Church from .9:30 to 11:30 a.m. On March 11 the Senior Youth Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Thames Road. Members are to bring a tooiie. On March 14 the choir will be hosting a pancake and sausage brunch after the church service. On March 21 .the Christian Education Committee invites every- one to a day in the sugar bush at John and Marilyn Pym's. If interest- ed, sign the sheet no later than next Sunday. On March 26 there will be an "Evening Harmony" with harpist Edward Klassen and local talent at Kirkton United Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, with elementary and preschool children free. Lunch will be provided. On March 31 a "Once in a Blue Moon" appreciation banquet will be held for adults. Everyone is wel- come and tickets are $5.00. Anyone interested in the job of cutting the grass at Elimville ceme- tery and around the church should contact Gerald Johns as soon as possible. On March 21 the Youth Class will be taking part in the church ser- vice. World Day of Prayer About 75 women from Exeter area churches met with Elimville and Thames Road. women at Thames Road for the World Day of Prayer service On Friday. The theme was "God's Tender Touch". This year's service was written by the women of Venezuela's World Day of Prayer Committee. Vice president Judith Parker wel- comed everyone. Marjorie Johns was the organist for the singing of the hymns. Women from the differ- ent churches took part in the ser- vice. Susan Mo9tre sang two different solos accorfrpanied by the pianist Marjorie Johns. Grace Pym intro- duced guest speaker Shirley Dawe. who gave an inspiring message entitled "God's Tender Touch". Janet Coward gave the courtesies. Kay Hodgert, Kay Cunnington, Shirley Kerslake and Helen Webber also assisted at the service. Lunch was served afterward. Personals Megan Parker was also on the trip to Toronto last weekend. Glenn and Marilyn Rohde visited with Dan and Nancy Rohde and Elizabeth Diane at Balinafad on Sunday. Vacation Bible School to start in Centralia By Mary Peterson CENTRALLkCORRESPONDENT p.m. at Centralia. Bob Heywood will be guest speaker at worship on March 14. CENTRALIA - Minister Heather Scott led the worship All children and their friends from Centralia and Zion at Centralia and Zion West United Churches on March West United Churches are invited to Vacation Bible 7. School on March 17 from 1 to 5 p.m_ There will be Jack McLec rd assisted her in lighting the Christ songs, crafts, games and Bible stories. A sign-up sheet Candle. is posted in the Sunday School for children ages three The theme for the worship was continuing the Lenten and up. Parents are invited to join the group for sup - journey on tiff third Sunday in Lent. The sermon was per. entitled 'Masks'. Worship will be held on March 24 at 2 p.m. Upcoming ac i.; vities Euchre results Bible Study du. ng I.F it is held Monday and Tuesday The winner of the hidden score recently at Heywoods at the manse. For 1- .ore information call Minister Scott Restaurant was Doreen Lightfoot. Lone hand winners at 228-6974. were Lila Ellis and Edith Eaton. Harold Hudgins and Zion will hold the World Day of Prayer Service Mary Rhame were the high point winners for the day. tonight at 8 p.m. Men, women. and children from In Crediton, the high point winners were Ruby Centralia and Zion are invited to participate and wor- Beaver and Howard Dolan. Ethel Barry and Anne ship together. Northey were the lone hand winners. Edith and Gord Centralia Stewards will also meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. Eaton finished the day with the lowest point scores. There will be a joint session meeting March 11 at 8 Family enjoys afternoon of bowling together By H. Davis SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT `SAINTSBURY - Saturday evening a surprise birthday party was held for Hazel Davis at St. Patricks marking her 39+ birthday. The' Parish Hall was decorated for the occasion. Evening Prayer was held by Rose Cunningham assisted by Margaret Carroll reading the scriptures. Cunningham gave the message and also presented Good News Bibles to church servers Courtney MacGillivray, Crystal Davis and Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray gifts from the Cunninghams. Childrens focus was given by Hazel Davis. Service closed with prayers and hymn. Service next week March 7, The Rev. Stanley Jay will be at St. Patricks to celebrate the Holy Eucharist 3rd Sunday in Lent. Everyone was invited to the parish hall for refreshments. Guests along with congregation included Joyce and Ralph Simpson, Audrey McFalls with family David, Darin, Don, Brenda, Ben, Nick and Matt McFalls. Davis thanked everyone for com- ing and making her birthday so special. Happy birthday wishes were also enjoyed by Travis and Starr Davis who were celebrating their birthdays on Sunday. Thanks also to Heather Hirtzel for the birthday banner and to Allan Cunningham for the lawn sign. The Davis's enjoyed family get togethers earlier in the week cele- brating Hazel's, Travis and Starr's birthdays and Michael and Suzanne's anniversary. Caleb MacGillivray was guests of z friend Mitch Hully for a sleepover Saturday. Sunday the Davis' attended service at_Christ Anglican Church in London at 11 a.m. hon- ouring The Rev. Greg Smith on the 20th anniversary of his ordination. Hugh Davis and Margaret Carroll were warden at St. Patricks during the time Rev. Smith was rector in the Parish of Kirkton, St. Patricks and Granton. A surprise reception followed. Sunday evening Ralph, Joyce and Darren Simpson visited the Davis's to honour Hazel's birthday: Correction from last week A thank you note read in church was from MacDonald and Sovereign families of Lucan thank- ing St. Patricks for the gift their daughter and sister Hazel MacDonald had received from the ACW at Christmas. POLICE BRIEFS • POLICE BRIEFS • POLICE BRIEFS • POLICE BRIEFS Pot and bomb threat at Medway High ARVA — A false bomb threat at Medway High School proved to be bad news for four students. While staff were investigating the false threat at about 9 a.m. on March 3, four students were found smoking marijuana. One student received a five day suspension while the other three were expelled since this was their second time getting caught smoking dope. No criminal charges were laid. Tools stolen from WG. Thompson HENSALL -- Some hand and power tools were stolen from a servicetruck at W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. in Hensall on March 1. London OPP Const. Myra Rusk said thieves gained entry by smashing the passenger window. The tools have the initials WGT engraved on them.